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The Department of Conservation and Recreation is steward of one of the largest state parks systems in the country. Its 450,000 acres is made up of forests, parks, greenways, historic sites and landscapes, seashores, lakes, ponds, reservoirs and watersheds.

DCR Mission

To protect, promote and enhance our common wealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation is steward of one of the largest state parks systems in the country. Its 450,000 acres is made up of forests, parks, greenways, historic sites and landscapes, seashores, lakes, ponds, reservoirs and watersheds.

DCR Mission

To protect, promote and enhance our common wealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources.

In meeting today's responsibilities and planning for tomorrow, DCR's focus is on:

Improving outdoor recreational opportunities and natural resource conservation
Restoring and improving our facilities
Expanding public involvement in carrying out DCR's mission, and
Establishing first-rate management systems and practices.
The health and happiness of people across Massachusetts depend on the accessibility and quality of our green infrastructure - our natural resources, recreational facilities, and great historic landscapes. The DCR continues to improve the vital connection between people and the environment.

Past Events

29th Annual Free Friday Flicks at DCR’s Hatch Shell

WBZ NewsRadio 1030 and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) present the 29th Annual Free Friday Flicks movie series at DCR’s Hatch Shell on the Esplanade in Boston! Movies this summer include Frozen, Monsters University, Despicable Me 2, The Goonies, Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2, Men In Black 3, The Lego Movie, and...